The "X-Men" actor hosted the awards ceremony in 2009, which included a musical opening number featuring this year's host Anne Hathaway. Jackman also has another Oscar connection with Best Director nominee Darren Aronofsky, who is set to helm "The Wolverine" where Jackman, a follow up film to 2009's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."

This year's Oscar ceremony is set to air live on ABC from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 27, 2011. Check out a full list of Oscar nominations.

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